Pakistan, May 29 -- The Government of Punjab has formally notified the Punjab Labour Code 2026, creating a unified legal framework that extends labour protections to workers across multiple sectors. The new law covers contract employees, gig workers, domestic staff, and digital platform workers, aiming to modernize labour regulations and strengthen worker rights across the province.

According to the official notification, the labour code has been implemented after approval from the Governor of Punjab and publication in the official gazette. It consolidates several existing labour laws into a single system, which authorities say will improve enforcement, simplify regulations, and ensure consistent protection for all categories of workers ...